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Caterson Family History

Caterson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Catterson, Waterson, Paterson, Peterson, Patterson, Cameron

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Where is the Caterson family from?

You can see how Caterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Caterson families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Caterson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caterson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caterson. 27% of Caterson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Caterson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caterson were Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Caterson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caterson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 453 immigration records available for the last name Caterson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Caterson. For the veterans among your Caterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caterson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caterson in 1964 was 73, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caterson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caterson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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